CDL Driver/Generator Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Saunders Entertainment LLC. is looking for full-time CDL Drivers/Generator Operators to join our team in Nolensville, Tennessee!

Are you a reliable and experienced driver with an active CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)? Do you have experience operating generators and diesel engines? Do you enjoy traveling for extended periods? Are you looking to elevate your career with a role that fosters both professional and personal growth? We have an exciting opportunity for you! We are currently seeking a motivated team member who will play a crucial role in our operations.

What We Offer:

• Company Sponsored Health Plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• The advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements!

Salary Range: $65,000-75,000/annually

Who We Are:

Saunders Entertainment LLC is a family owned and operated company with a rich history of powering iconic live broadcasts since 1952, including every Academy Awards ceremony since its inception. Providing reliable portable power for live sporting event broadcasts, live events and television productions, we’ve been on the forefront of many changes in the broadcast industry. With a reputation for excellence, Saunders Entertainment LLC leads the industry with cutting-edge technology, including two Engineering Emmy® awards for our innovative power systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely drive equipment to and from event sites, which may require being out of state for multiple weeks at a time.

• Set-up, install, monitor, and strike portable power equipment.

• Act as the onsite primary point of contact for customers to ensure the equipment is running properly.

• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and effectively communicate with relevant stakeholders.

• Ensure vehicle and equipment inspections are regularly conducted and arrange maintenance when necessary.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Active CDL License with clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) required.

• Ability to drive for extended periods.

• Strong commitment to safety.

• Excellent navigational skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Drivers/Operations often work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays with the possibility of being away from home for extended periods, sometimes traveling for days or weeks.

• The job may require navigating diverse weather conditions and road types, including rural, urban, or remote locations.

• There may be physical tasks such as loading/unloading electrical equipment, climbing in and out of the truck, and performing equipment checks, requiring strength and stamina.

• Movements including but not limited to prolonged periods of sitting in the truck, loading/unloading equipment, climbing in and out of the truck, performing equipment checks, long periods standing onsite, walking, bending, and reaching are required.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; talk; see; and/or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

• The role requires continuous focus, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to stay alert, especially while operating large vehicles in traffic or challenging conditions.

• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at all times.

Saunders Entertainment LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.